These 30 Pennies Are Worth Over $20 Million

This article appeared in urbanaunty.com and has been published here with permission.

Coin collections have always drawn people’s attention, whether it’s for a hobby or to make money. Check out these valuable pennies and find out why they’re worth millions altogether.

1804 Silver Dollar Class I - $4.1 million

There are three different classes of the 1804 Silver Dollar, also known as the "King of Coins", and the class I sold for about $4.1 million.

1804 Silver Dollar Class I - $4.1 million
Heritage Auctions, HA.com

Although the coin is labelled 1804, none of the coins were minted during that time. It was done after the 1830s. The front displays Lady Liberty with "liberty" inscribed in it, and the back shows a golden eagle with 13 stars.

1922-D Lincoln, No D, Strong Reverse, Die Pair 2 – $63,000

This coin is officially 3.11 grams in weight and comprises copper, tin, and zinc. Like the last coin, this one is also missing the mint mark due to Denver Mint's damaged die.

1922-D Lincoln, No D, Strong Reverse, Die Pair 2 – $63,000
Heritage Auctions, HA.com

The fresh head die explains how this coin had a sharper image on the back than the obverse side. The Die Pair II was considered to be the "true" one among all of its versions. It was sold for $63,000 in Baltimore back in 2018.

1873 Doubled 'Closed 3' Indian Head Penny – $12,650

This Indian One cent penny was designed in two different patterns. Its specialty lies in the gap in the number 'three' in the year "1873." If this gap is wide, it is considered as "Open 3." If not, that would be a "Closed 3."

1873 Doubled 'Closed 3' Indian Head Penny – $12,650
Stacks and Bowers Galleries

Because of this dual appearance and being only one million in the circulation of its time, the "Closed 3" coin upheld a higher value than expected. This 3.11-gram coin, made of copper, tin, and zinc, was sold at $12,650.

1914-S Lincoln Penny – $105,800

This bronze coin has a diameter of 19 mm and weighs 3.11 grams. The higher percentage of copper gives it a bright red color that did not fade out due to reduced circulation and good preservation methods.

1914-S Lincoln Penny – $105,800
Coin Trackers

This penny, along with over four million others, was minted in San Francisco. It was in August 2006 when this penny was sold with its original red color. It was able to make $105,800 for previous owners Bowers and Merena.